What category is the 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic?

General information
Category	Custom / cruiser
Model	Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic
Year	2011

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission type,final drive	Belt
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Ignition	TCBI with Electronic Advance
Fuel control	SOHC
Fuel system	Injection. EFI with dual 34mm Keihin Throttle Bodies
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x stroke	88.0 x 74.2 mm (3.5 x 2.9 inches)
Compression	9.5:1
Torque	78.91 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 58.2 ft.lbs) @ 3500
Engine type	V2, four-stroke
Capacity:	903.00 ccm (55.10 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	272 mm (10.7 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes diameter	272 mm (10.7 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre dimensions	180/70-15
Front tyre dimensions	130/90-16
Rear suspension	Uni-Track swingarm / 4.1 in.
Front suspension	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
Trail	160 mm (6.3 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	32.0°
Frame type	Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	20.06 litres (5.30 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,646 mm (64.8 inches)
Overall width	1,006 mm (39.6 inches)
Overall length	2,464 mm (97.0 inches)
Overall height	1,064 mm (41.9 inches)
Seat height	681 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	281.0 kg (619.6 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Color options	Candy Imperial Blue, Candy Fire Red
Starter	Electric

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

52 hp

Peak Power

6.8s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track5%

City55%

Cornering30%

Daily Riding60%

Touring52%

Passenger45%

Rider Profile

Best For	Well suited to beginner and intermediate riders thanks to its low seat height, manageable weight for its class, and mellow torque-driven power delivery.
Purpose	A classic-styled cruiser built for relaxed boulevard rides and easy weekend cruising rather than outright speed or sport handling.
Rider Fit	The low 26.8 inch seat height and low center of gravity make it approachable for shorter riders, though the nearly 620 lb wet weight demands some care at parking-lot speeds.
Character	Delivers a laid-back, torque-rich cruiser experience with classic Vulcan styling, a smooth V-twin thrum, and unhurried acceleration.
Not Ideal For	Not the right choice for riders seeking sharp cornering ability, high top-end speed, or any off-road capability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 681mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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